Study of damage in filament wound thermoplastic matrix composite pipes

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2007

Authors

Silva, JF (Author) Other; Correia, SM (Author) Other; Monteiro, J (Author) Other; Nunes, JP (Author) Other; António Torres Marques (Author) FEUP

Conference proceedings International

Title: Annual Technical Conference - ANTEC, Conference Proceedings

Pages: 1823-1827

Society of Plastics Engineers Annual Technical Conference: Plastics Encounter at ANTEC 2007

Cincinnati, OH, 6 May 2007 through 11 May 2007

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Authenticus ID: P-007-JEQ

Abstract (EN): Reinforced thermoplastic matrix pipes may be subjected to different types of loading conditions as well as different environmental conditions. However, they may suffer damage due to unexpected working conditions (low velocity impact, such as stones, tools, etc). This paper describes a methodology based upon fracture mechanics to evaluate possible pipe damages. It reports a set of tests made to characterize materials and pipes. Fracture Mechanics tests were made in samples subjected to low velocity impact. The study of damage evolution was done by using the ESPI (Electronic Speckle Pattern Interferometry) technique in order to determine the delamination area.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific